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The Supply of Electrodes & Accessories

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST

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Award

30 Mar 2026 at 10:44

TenderUpdate

13 Feb 2026 at 12:45

Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is involved in a procurement process for "The Supply of Electrodes & Accessories" within the healthcare goods industry. The Trust, located in Stoke on Trent, is conducting an open competition process below the threshold, with the details of the tender first published on 13 February 2026. The tender includes a submission deadline of 6 March 2026, following the enquiry period ending on 27 February 2026. The contract will be active from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, with a gross value of £89,644.28. The award has been made to Unimed Electrode Supplies, a supplier based in Farnham, identified as a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME).

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in medical supplies, specifically those focusing on electrodes and related accessories, to expand their operations. The procurement process highlights criteria involving cost and social value, encouraging businesses to enhance competitiveness through quality offerings and pricing strategies. SMEs particularly stand to benefit from participating in this procurement, fostering growth by establishing relationships within the UK's public healthcare sector. Organisations familiar with electronic submission policies via platforms such as Atamis can leverage their expertise to fulfil the requirements effectively, thus bolstering their prospects in similar future competitions.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Electrodes & Accessories

Notice Description

Following a tender procedure, the Authority for University Hospitals North Midlands is awarding the contract for The Supply of Electrodes and Accessories. The duration will be for 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0653d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029002-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31711140 - Electrodes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,703 Under £100K
Lots Value
£74,703 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,703 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 6QG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Penkhull & Springfields
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIMED ELECTRODE SUPPLIES

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